N.M. Stat. § 45-4-101

Current through 2024, ch. 69

Section 45-4-101 - Definitions

In Sections 4-101 through 4-401 [45-4-101 to 45-4-401 NMSA 1978]:

A. "local administration" means administration by a personal representative appointed in New Mexico pursuant to appointment proceedings described in Sections 3-101 through 3-1204 [45-3-101 to 45-3-1204 NMSA 1978];

B. "local personal representative" includes any personal representative appointed in New Mexico pursuant to appointment proceedings described in Sections 3-101 through 3-1204 [45-3-101 to 45-3-1204 NMSA 1978] and excludes foreign personal representatives who acquire the power of a local personal representative pursuant to Section 4-205 [45-4-205 NMSA 1978]; and

C. "resident creditor" means a person domiciled in or doing business in New Mexico, who is, or could be, a claimant against an estate of a nonresident decedent.

NMS § 45-4-101

1953 Comp., § 32A-4-101, enacted by Laws 1975, ch. 257, § 4-101.